The Bears are all set to face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Oct 15. This week 6 game is slated to kick off at 1:00 ET and will be shown on FOX. Minnesota enters this contest as 2.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 44. Can the Vikings come out on top as the favorite? Our Bears vs. Vikings predictions await you below.
Bears vs. Vikings Odds
- Spread: Vikings -2.5
- Total 44
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Oct 15
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago IL
- TV: FOX
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Vikings Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Vikings have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Minnesota has a straight-up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-2-1. The team averaged 23 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Vikings have a straight-up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Bears Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bears have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Bears have a straight-up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 17 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bears have gone 2-7-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
Can Minnesota Grab a Road Win?
Heading into week 6, the Vikings are 4th in the NFC-North on a record of 1-4. When comparing their mark to other teams in the NFC, they are 13th. So far, they have gone 1-1 on the road and 0-3 at home. Taking a look at the Vikings’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at -2.4. This has resulted in an ATS record of 1-3-1.
In week 6, the Vikings will be looking to recover from the 27-20 loss they suffered against the Chiefs. Alongside their 7-point loss, the Vikings also suffered an ATS defeat. They were 3.5-point underdogs before the game. The pre-game over/under line in their most recent game vs. Kansas City was 52.5. The teams fell short of this figure with 47 points.
In their matchup against the Chiefs, the Vikings ran the ball 18 times, with Alexander Mattison emerging as the top rusher with 26 yards. In the passing game, Kirk Cousins finished with 47 passes, resulting in 284 yards and a passer rating of 92.
Facing the Bears this week, the Vikings’ defense has allowed an average of 24.4 points per game. They currently rank 12th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 342.4 yards per contest.
Are The Bears a One-Hit Wonder?
With an overall record of 1-4, the Bears are 3rd in the NFC North. This record also has them 12th in the NFC. At home, Chicago is 0-2 compared to a record of 1-2 on the road. The Bears have a scoring margin of -8.4 this season, which has led to an ATS record of 1-3-1.
In their last game, the Bears came out on top against the Commanders, winning by a score of 40-20. The Bears not only won straight-up but also covered the spread as 6-point underdogs. The over/under line for the game was set at 45 points, and the final combined total surpassed it with 60 points.
On offense, the Commanders finished with 32 rushing attempts, and Khalil Herbert was the leading rusher with 76 yards. In the passing game, Justin Fields threw the ball 29 times, accumulating 282 yards and a passer rating of 125.
The Chicago defense has recorded four takeaways this season, which places them 9th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 31.4 is 28th in the league while giving up 384.2 yards per contest.
Bears vs. Vikings Player Prop
Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins’ passing yards prop is 248.5.
So far, Cousins has thrown for 1498 yards on 204 attempts. Overall, he has completed 67.2% of his passes for a passer rating of 101.7. We have Cousins finishing with a big game against a struggling Bears defense.
The Prop: Kirk Cousins Over 248.5 Passing Yards (-116)
Bears vs. Vikings Predictions
Since the lines were initially posted, Minnesota has shifted from -4.5 point favorites to their current line of -2.5 (-110).
I’m leaning towards Chicago to cover as 2.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Chicago demonstrated a strong rushing game in their recent game against Washington and is expected to continue in the same vein. I’ll be placing my bet on Chicago before the game kicks off.
The Pick: Bears +2.5 | -111 at Fanduel Sportsbook